Beyond Rescue: OUCRU Nepal Researchers Call for Stronger Health-System Resilience After Nepal’s 2026 Flood
A new Comment published in The Lancet by OUCRU Nepal researchers Dr Abhilasha Karkey, Dr Sudeep Adhikari, and Dr Buddha Basnyat highlights an important lesson from Nepal’s 2026 flood: responding […]
UNDAUNTED Episode 3: Behind the Science – The Human Story of Surendra Shrestha
More than two decades ago, Surendra Shrestha joined what was then a small “Fever Clinic” at Patan Hospital. At that time, the work was very different. There were no smartphones […]
Dr Buddha Basnyat Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BMJ Awards South Asia 2026
We are delighted to celebrate Dr Buddha Basnyat, who has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BMJ Awards South Asia 2026, held in New Delhi on 5 […]
Through Uncertainty, with Courage: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Sabina Dongol
OUCRU Nepal is pleased to launch the second episode of UNDAUNTED, OUCRU NEPAL podcast series that celebrates stories of resilience, growth, and determination from the people behind our research. In […]
OUCRU Nepal Researchers Receive Public and Community Engagement Seed Awards
OUCRU Nepal is pleased to congratulate Alisha Pradhan, Research Coordinator, and Raj Kumar Shrestha , Molecular microbiologist on receiving OUCRU’s Public and Community Engagement (PCE) Seed Awards for two projects […]
Celebrating a Leadership Milestone at OUCRU Nepal
We are delighted to share that Saraswati Budhathoki, Coordination Lead at OUCRU Nepal, has been selected for the ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists (ILPS) 2026–2027. Saraswati serves as the Coordination […]
Landmark South Asian trial strengthens evidence for WHO-recommended typhoid treatment
Researchers from OUCRU Nepal and international collaborators have published the results of a landmark clinical trial in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, providing important new evidence to guide the treatment of […]
OUCRU Nepal launches UNDAUNTED podcast series with inspiring first episode
1 August 2026 OUCRU Nepal has launched UNDAUNTED, a new podcast series that shares the stories and experiences of the people behind our research. The series aims to provide insight […]
Community Advisory Board Strengthens Community Engagement in Research at OUCRU Nepal
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal established its Community Advisory Board (CAB) in 2025, marking an important step in strengthening community engagement and ensuring that research is ethically grounded and socially responsive. The board provides independent, community-informed guidance to support the design and conduct of research, helping ensure that studies are inclusive, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the needs and perspectives of the communities they serve.
Dr Abhilasha Karkey Receives National Health Research Award from the Nepal Health Research Council
Associate Professor Abhilasha Karkey, Director of the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal (OUCRU Nepal), has been honored with the Health Research Award at the 12th National Summit of Health and Population […]
OUCRU Nepal Hosts ACT South Asia Final Dissemination and Networking Meeting
The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal (OUCRU Nepal) hosted the ACT South Asia Final Results Dissemination and Regional Networking Meeting at Park Village Resort, Budhanilkantha. (ACT stands for Azithromycin vs combination of […]
OUCRU Nepal and A*STAR IDL Signed MoU
The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal (OUCRU Nepal) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the A*STAR INFECTIOUS DISEASES LABS (A*STAR IDL), A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES , Singapore, […]
Dr. Sabina Dongol Selected for ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists
OUCRU-Nepal is proud to announce that Dr. Sabina Dongol has been selected to join the first cohort of the ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists a global initiative aimed at empowering mid-career female researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to become independent research leaders.
OUCRU Nepal’s contribution: Typhoid Still Threatens Millions Despite New Vaccines
Even with safe and effective vaccines, typhoid keeps infecting millions each year, especially in parts of Asia and Africa. A recent Seminar ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40914181/) in The Lancet warns that these diseases (typhoid and paratyphoid fevers), caused by bacteria spread through contaminated food and water, continue to pose a significant public health threat. Rising drug resistance and poor sanitation contribute to this problem.
OUCRU Nepal Welcomes Executive Delegation from Wellcome Trust to Strengthen Global Health Collaboration
OUCRU Nepal was honored to host a high-level delegation from the Wellcome Trust, including Jimmy Volmink (Executive Director of Equity), Stephen Gray (Research Ecosystems Lead for South and Southeast Asia), […]
OUCRU Nepal Hosts ICH GCP E6(R3) Training to Advance Clinical Research Standards
Kathmandu, September 4, 2025 — OUCRU Nepal hosted a three-day training workshop on the revised ICH GCP E6(R3) guidelines at the Malla Hotel, Kathmandu, from August 18–20, 2025. This was […]
A lifetime of contribution to public health and research in Nepal recognised.
Prof. Buddha Basnyat has received the NHRC Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Research in Nepal. The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) conferred its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Research […]